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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.14, 22,036.28 and 9,254.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.14, 22,036.28 and 9,254.26 is: 12,771.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.14 : 22,036.28 = 9,254.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.14/22,036.28 = 9,254.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.14x = 22,036.28 × 9,254.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.14x = 203,929,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,929,464.55/15,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.02

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